Processing Heads

Built for Productivity, Reliability, and Long-Term Support

JP Skidmore designs and manufactures professional forestry processing heads engineered for high-production logging operations throughout North America. Built with proven hydraulic systems, durable structural components, and precision measuring technology, JP Skidmore harvesting heads are designed to maximize uptime while simplifying maintenance and service.

In addition to current production equipment, JP Skidmore continues to support one of the industry's largest installed bases of Fabtek processing heads, including equipment originally manufactured under the Fabtek, John Deere, and Caterpillar product lines. Many of these machines remain in operation today, creating an ongoing demand for replacement parts, assemblies, technical support, and engineering expertise.

Whether you are expanding your harvesting fleet, rebuilding existing equipment, or searching for hard-to-find replacement parts, JP Skidmore provides a single resource for equipment information, OEM and aftermarket parts, technical documentation, and factory support.

Current Models

CF-24

The CF-24 represents the largest harvesting head in the JP Skidmore product family, engineered for maximum production capacity, larger timber, and continuous operation in the most demanding forestry environments. Designed around proven hydraulic and control technologies, the CF-24 delivers exceptional productivity, durability, and serviceability.

Applications

  • Large Diameter Timber
  • High Production Logging
  • Commercial Forestry
  • Heavy-Duty Processing

CF-19

The CF-19 is a proven JP Skidmore production head designed for dependable performance, durability, and serviceability in commercial forestry applications. Its balanced size and processing capability make it well suited for operators requiring reliable production across a range of timber sizes and operating conditions.

Applications

  • Medium Diameter Timber
  • Commercial Logging
  • General Forestry Processing
  • High-Production Operations

DH-250

The DH-250 expands the JP Skidmore production head lineup with a dangle-style configuration for operators who require greater head movement and positioning flexibility than a fixed-mount design. Built for professional forestry applications, the DH-250 combines JP Skidmore's production head experience with a suspended mounting configuration suited to demanding field operation.

Applications

  • Dangle-Style Operation
  • Professional Forestry
  • Demanding Field Operation
  • Flexible Head Positioning

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Legacy Models

CF-18

The CF-18 is a compact, high-production harvesting head designed for thinning operations and small to medium diameter timber. Featuring Parker IQAN controls, automatic Jet Fit chain tensioning, precision measuring, and proven hydraulic performance, the CF-18 delivers dependable productivity in demanding forestry applications.

Applications

  • Thinning
  • Cut-to-Length Harvesting
  • Small to Medium Timber
  • Production Forestry

CF-20

The CF-20 incorporates a four-feed-roller design providing superior stem control, consistent feeding performance, and excellent measuring accuracy. Designed for production logging contractors, the CF-20 balances power, durability, and operating efficiency across a wide range of harvesting conditions.

Applications

  • Production Logging
  • Medium Timber
  • Commercial Forestry
  • High Volume Processing

CF-22

The CF-22 is engineered for larger diameter timber and demanding harvesting environments. Heavy-duty construction, increased processing capacity, Parker hydraulic controls, and automatic chain tensioning combine to provide reliable performance where productivity matters most.

Applications

  • Large Timber
  • Production Harvesting
  • Commercial Logging
  • Heavy-Duty Forestry Operations